Proverbs 3:27
Do not keep back good from those who have a right to it, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
In Context
26For the Lord will be your hope, and will keep your foot from being taken in the net.
Cross References
Genesis 31:29It is in my power to do you damage: but the God of your father came to me this night, saying, Take care that you say nothing good or bad to Jacob.
Micah 2:1A curse on the designers of evil, working on their beds! in the morning light they do it, because it is in their power.
Galatians 6:10So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.
James 2:15If a brother or a sister is without clothing and in need of the day's food,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:22-27
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being… Read the whole commentary →